25 Best Hotels in Prague, Czech Republic

A well-priced, charming, family-run hotel located in a quiet spot just a few minutes from Old Town Square, with welcoming touches including complimentary all-day coffee in the lobby or courtyard—oh, and a golem statue out front. Rooms are large and pleasant, and include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, but the welcome you'll receive from the owner and staff are worth more than any amount of amenities. Rooms at the front offer views of beautiful Haštalské náměstí and its adorable church, and there's a clutch of good restaurants nearby.

This gorgeous hotel, with a chic courtyard and atrium, is tucked away on a quiet alley in Staré Mĕsto and is a comfortable haven from the hustle and bustle of Prague. Sleek white walls contrast with beautiful dark wood, from the breakfast room to the bedroom headboards, but the design doesn't overshadow comfort, with hypoallergenic bedding and roomy beds. The price point is good, considering the location and atmosphere of the hotel. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and breakfast is included. A relaxing choice but book early, as it is popular.

With the quaint look of a woodsman's cottage from a bedtime story, this private guesthouse is saturated with romance. Despite only being a 10-minute walk from Prague Castle, it has a wonderfully quiet location on the ancient, winding street of Nový Svět, just behind the Loreto Church. One side of the 18th-century building presents a rare example of half-timbering, and the rooms sustain the country feel with whitewashed walls, exposed brickwork, and stone and iron fittings. There's also a clay-pot-covered courtyard garden, a café serving afternoon snacks, and an interesting collection of artworks (from paintings to sculptures) dotted around the property. With a convenient but peaceful location and just six rooms available, a bit of notice and a lot of luck is needed to reserve a place.

A stylish hotel comprising rooms and apartments, in a slightly off-the-beaten-track location in Malá Strana. It has some gorgeous design and a lovely outdoor courtyard, and having this authentic, beautiful neighborhood often entirely to yourself but still being close to the main sights is a real treat. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, with traditional parquet flooring and some with outside space. Breakfast is served in the original 12th-century hall on the second floor.

The real sell here is the hotel's Café Imperial, one of Prague's grand cafés, with its astonishing mosaic ceiling and ceramic wall tiles, formerly frequented by writer Franz Kafka, among others, and now run by celebrity chef Zdeněk Pohlreich; but the renovated hotel rooms don't let the side down either. Dating from 1914, the lobby, bar, and exterior of the hotel all drip with gilt and geometric art deco charm, and the modern touches, like underfloor heating in the bathrooms, are welcome.

This stately but reasonably priced pistachio-green art nouveau building trumpets its Victorian origins. Inside, rooms add to the ice-cream-parlor color scheme with icy white marble bathrooms, pale yellow walls, and red velvet beds, some with canopies. The hotel restaurant is similarly lush: think duck rillettes and wild boar goulash. There's a bit of a sense of faded grandeur, which the owners have, sensibly, adjusted the prices to reflect. 

This pretty little hotel has a luxurious—if retro—feel, which comes in at a reasonable price. The large rooms have traditional herringbone flooring and comfortable beds and are meticulously clean. Warm and friendly staff go out of their way to help guests enjoy their visit. 

An ideal accommodation option for business travelers, Corinthia Prague combines modern interiors, spacious rooms, and a choice of good restaurants with a convenient location; it sits on Metro Line C and is right opposite Prague Congress Center. But it's not all about business: there's also a wonderful 24th-floor spa with fitness facilities (as well as stunning views across the city to Prague Castle), while Vyšehrad Citadel is just a 15-minute walk away. The room rates compare very favorably with other high-end Prague hotels.

Book a deluxe room to get inclusive access to the Apollo Day Spa.

A friendly jewel-theme hotel that's close to all the Staré Mĕsto action, the staff here go the extra mile, from the little afternoon tea cakes brought to your room to the bedtime-story cards distributed in the evening. Beds are large and luxurious, though some rooms are not huge. Save money by booking one of the three single rooms if you're traveling alone. There can be a little street noise; the hotel bar overlooking said street is a cool place to start or end your night and offers discounts for guests.

A quiet, affordable boutique hotel right in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, the entrance is so subtle you could almost walk past it. But inside, the hotel is nicely designed, with cubist- and modernist-inspired interiors and comfortable beds. The hotel's "silent time"—from 10 pm to 7 am—is a nice touch and indicative of its general vibe. Breakfast is not included, but there are bakeries and cafés nearby.

This stately old art nouveau palais dominates a picturesque corner near the Powder Tower and Námĕstí Republiky. The rooms are decked out in elegant cream linens and dark-wood furniture for a conservative tone (save for some whimsical carpeting). Although the location is good, the rooms can be a bit overpriced when compared with others in the area. The upper-floor suites have amazing views of Staré Mĕsto. During the communist period the hotel was used as an exclusive residence for high-ranking party members. Don't miss the hotel tour.

The main selling point here is the amazing location (practically on top of one of Prague's most famous sights, the astronomical clock), but this has its downside: with the wonderful views comes a big tourist scrum from the moment you venture outside. A hearty breakfast is included, and the hotel's Cafe Mozart is a nice spot for a drink. Some rooms have views that are a stone's throw from the clock, but these come at a slightly higher price point.

From the outside, this gigantic, 11-floor, glass-and-steel building looks like a throwback to communist Czechoslovakia, but step inside and you'll find a pleasant, modern, and stylish business hotel. The rooms and suites are warm and spacious, with all the modern conveniences; opt for an Executive Room for access to the beautifully renovated Executive Lounge, or go all out with a corner Apartment Suite, complete with either private gym or entertainment room. Outside of the bedrooms, the hotel has an impressive array of dining and drinking options, from restaurants and bistros to beer pubs and cocktail bars, as well as a casino atrium and summertime beer garden. There's also an expansive health club, including an indoor pool, fitness area, sauna, steam room, and various spa treatments on offer. The riverside location is quiet and peaceful, yet it's only a pleasant 20-minute stroll from the hotel to Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square).

An ancient building just a few strides away from the world-famous Charles Bridge, the rooms in this little design-style hotel remain chic and comfortable. A good breakfast is included, and there are nice touches like fresh flowers as well as a historic view or a balcony for most rooms. A bottle of wine is thrown in for the deluxe room options. 

This art nouveau property—sister hotel of the Imperial, almost next door—shares the same sophisticated vibe and even the same big-draw celebrity chef in its restaurant (Zdeněk Pohlreich), but it has a more intimate, low-key feel. Rooms are comfortable and stylish, with individual decorative touches and high-end finishes like Swarovski doorknobs in the bathroom. The smart service is as expected with the first impressions of a uniformed doorman and an elegant marble lobby.

A sprightly presence on an imperious street (think communist-era blocks), the Hotel Grandium offers modern design at good prices. The mirrored lobby offers old-school glam, while rooms are decked out in muted browns, grays, and whites. Even the smaller rooms have spacious bathrooms and views of the courtyard. Though this street is quiet, the location is central. The in-house restaurant, Noodles, features tasty Asian-inspired dishes.

Built in 1348, this landmark—now a flashy boutique hotel with major design chops—is where the author Jan Neruda and his mother lived in 1860. As a tribute, lines from Neruda's Povídky malostranské (Malá Strana Stories) are painted in the stone hallways. The building supposedly has a ghost—you might hear her jingling keys in the hallway. Designed with the help of local architect Bořek Šipek, the rooms are all interesting and bright in decor terms, but try to see a couple before choosing, as some toward the back of the hotel look out onto a wall.

If you're looking for history, the Iron Gate has it in spades—the original building dates to the 14th century, and the architectural details are fascinating (ask to see a room with painted ceiling beams). During the 16th century it underwent a major renovation, adding balconies and terraces. In 2003 it was restored yet again, exposing the original frescoes that had been hidden for years. The sleigh beds, tasteful antique touches, and fluffy terry bathrobes are nice details.

The Jalta is arguably the smartest, most interesting hotel on central Wenceslas Square, with a historically protected façade that dates to the 1950s in the socialist realist style first developed in the Soviet Union. Inside, an Andy Warhol screen print of local boy Franz Kafka looks over the lobby, and rooms have been made over with a smart contemporary look, with toiletries from L'Occitane and Egyptian cotton linens. All the rooms have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Despite the central location, the excellent windows stifle street noise.

True to its name, the Riverside is situated right above the Vltava across from Frank Gehry's Tančící dům (Dancing House). The location, just below Malá Strana in Smíchov, makes for unobstructed views of the Narodní divadlo (National Theater) as well as of Prague Castle itself; courtyard-facing rooms get balconies as a consolation prize. The look here, designed by Frenchman Pascale de Montremy, differs from the strict modern or overstuffed baroque of many Czech hotels, with a theme of preppy stripes on the curtains and headboards, hardwood floors, and organically shaped bathroom fixtures. Breakfast is served in a nook in the basement, and there's often a lively mix of guests gathered in the lobby bar.

The family-friendly Pod Věží is perched on the end of the famous Charles Bridge, so close you even get a free ticket to the tower if you stay here. Accordingly, it can be loud and busy, but the staff works hard to make it feel homey, offering upgrades where possible and going out of their way to help guests with transport, tours, and restaurant recommendations. Rooms are large and pleasant, with blue or silver silk throws and cushions over the cotton sheets. Free, fast Wi-Fi included.

The rooms in this former convent once served as interrogation cells for the communist secret police, and the late president Václav Havel was once even a "guest" here—though, fortunately, the lobby and rooms betray nothing of this gloomy past. Cozy twins, doubles, and suites are airy, light, and modern, and the central location is good. Although it's no longer the great value it was when the Christian charity Unitas ran it as a hostel, the historical pedigree makes up for it.

Surprisingly quiet considering its location just steps from Old Town Square, the Ventana delivers old-school style and charm in spades. Beautiful black-and-white tiles line the lobby of this old grande dame building, and staff go out of their way to make the grown-up, old-fashioned crowd that stays here feel at home. The standard, beige rooms lack a little of the wow factor of the lobby (and the bar, housed in a five-story atrium with a serious chandelier in the middle), although the two-floor loft rooms complete with beams are pretty special, and many rooms offer views of the Prague skyline, picturesque Týn Church, or Old Town Square itself. A good breakfast is included.

Located next to one of the city's best shopping malls, this simple, modernist hotel may be built for business, but it's also where many of the young, up-and-coming, and mostly German-speaking trendsetters stay. Designed by Britain's Jestico + Whiles, the hotel offers airy rooms decorated in a sleek style, glass-walled meeting and conference rooms, and expansive apartments for longer-term stays. There's also a great bar and brasserie, plus a recently renovated fitness center with whirlpool and sauna.